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February marks Black History Month—a time to celebrate the experiences and accomplishments of Black Americans. And while this should be a focus of education year round, learning resources highlighting Black history are often missing from schools. In fact, that’s a big part of why Black History Month came to fruition in the first place. In the 1920s, Carter G. Woodson—the second Black American to receive a Ph.D. in history from Harvard—created “Negro History Week” as a way to provide schools with resources that would teach children about Black history. Over the past century, the week-long movement evolved into a month-long celebration of Black experiences and accomplishments.At KiwiCo, we’re on a mission to inspire kids to become the next generation of STEAM leaders and innovators. So during Black History Month, and throughout the year, we look to the trailblazers who laid a path for kids to follow. With help from our friends at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouskid/" target="_self">The Conscious Kid</a>, we collected a list of some of our favorite books about Black scientists, artists, and innovators who changed the world for the better.

10 Children’s Books that Celebrate Black Scientists, Artists, & Innovators

Book list

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February marks Black History Month—a time to celebrate the experiences and accomplishments of Black Americans. And while this should be a focus of education year round, learning resources highlighting Black history are often missing from schools. In fact, that’s a big part of why Black History Month came to fruition in the first place. In the 1920s, Carter G. Woodson—the second Black American to receive a Ph.D. in history from Harvard—created “Negro History Week” as a way to provide schools with resources that would teach children about Black history. Over the past century, the week-long movement evolved into a month-long celebration of Black experiences and accomplishments.

STEM

child development

math

parent tips

We chatted with a father-daughter duo who found a fun way to turn an intimidating subject into a creative adventure.
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Math

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We chatted with a father-daughter duo who found a fun way to turn an intimidating subject into a creative adventure.

How to Make Math Fun for Kids

family activities

online resources

space crafts

space

solar system

engineering

astronomy

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On July 11th, 2022, NASA released full-colored images from the James Webb Space Telescope, their newest and most powerful space telescope. These images feature highly detailed images of the cosmos that can teach us about the universe’s very first stars and galaxies — and could even help us find alien life! To celebrate the launch, we collected some awesome Webb Space Telescope fun facts and stellar space activities for you to do with the kids at home!

5 Ways to Celebrate NASA’s Newest Space Telescope at Home

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With all that’s going on in the world, it isn’t an easy time to be a parent — wondering how exactly we explain it all and lead by example. Books are windows into different perspectives and experiences. They can help kids (and adults) develop curiosity, empathy, and courage. We collected a list of books that exemplify KiwiCo’s mission to inspire kids to channel creativity, celebrate inclusion, and embody resilience so that they can build a better tomorrow.&nbsp;

30 Children’s Books That Inspire Creativity, Inclusion & Resilience

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With all that’s going on in the world, it isn’t an easy time to be a parent — wondering how exactly we explain it all and lead by example. Books are windows into different perspectives and experiences. They can help kids (and adults) develop curiosity, empathy, and courage. We collected a list of books that exemplify KiwiCo’s mission to inspire kids to channel creativity, celebrate inclusion, and embody resilience so that they can build a better tomorrow.&nbsp;

panda crate

montessori

We know first hand that the first months (and years) of your child’s life can be often busy, sometimes confusing, and seemingly never-endingly sleep deprived. That’s why we developed <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/panda" target="_blank">Panda Crate</a>, a subscription that provides you with boxes of specially designed research-backed, developmentally-appropriate products and activities to nourish your little one’s brain during those critical first two years. We think there are countless benefits of a Panda Crate subscription, but here are the top five!

5 Benefits of a Panda Crate Subscription for Your Baby

Parent tips

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We know first hand that the first months (and years) of your child’s life can be often busy, sometimes confusing, and seemingly never-endingly sleep deprived. That’s why we developed Panda Crate, a subscription that provides you with boxes of specially designed research-backed, developmentally-appropriate products and activities to nourish your little one’s brain during those critical first two years. We think there are countless benefits of a Panda Crate subscription, but here are the top five!

behind the design

Kids are often asked what they want to be when they grow up, so we created a hands-on experience to explore cool careers in STEM! The goal of KiwiCo’s Professions Starter Kits is to connect kids to real-life jobs and people using STEM skills to solve real problems and make new discoveries.<img data-image="gxiqj61441a9" src="https://csicdn.kiwico.com/v3/assets/blt5d966d0d1776691c/blt6e988ac15d3b1c2f/60d1017cb085be4819b88f69/SPAL_Paleontologist_Starter_Kit_0569_R_PDP.png" data-sys-asset-uid="blt6e988ac15d3b1c2f" alt="SPAL_Paleontologist_Starter_Kit_0569_R_PDP.png">
Each starter kit comes with a profession’s guide, materials for two projects, a poster with fun facts and a certificate of achievement. Keep reading to learn more about the Professions Starter Kits available in the <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/us/store">KiwiCo Store</a>!

Behind the Design: KiwiCo’s Professions Starter Kits

Behind the design

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Kids are often asked what they want to be when they grow up, so we created a hands-on experience to explore cool careers in STEM! The goal of KiwiCo’s Professions Starter Kits is to connect kids to real-life jobs and people using STEM skills to solve real problems and make new discoveries.

engineer week

ask an expert

Here at KiwiCo, we believe in the power of small. And that’s because kids have a tendency to dream bigger and see possibilities through an unfiltered lens. It’s a core KiwiCo belief: That by learning the skills to problem-solve, innovate and create, kids can truly change the world tomorrow. And a lot of kids are already making their mark (after they finish their homework, of course). From detecting water contamination to creating human connections, we got to know four young engineers who are thinking big and building a better future.

Meet Kid Engineers Building a Better Tomorrow

Engineering

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Here at KiwiCo, we believe in the power of small. And that’s because kids have a tendency to dream bigger and see possibilities through an unfiltered lens. It’s a core KiwiCo belief: That by learning the skills to problem-solve, innovate and create, kids can truly change the world tomorrow. And a lot of kids are already making their mark (after they finish their homework, of course). From detecting water contamination to creating human connections, we got to know four young engineers who are thinking big and building a better future.

Megan Bates

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